Breezy Hill Meadworks

Breezy Hill Meadworks, est. 1915. Farm meadery in the countryside providing craft meads to Tidewater Virginia area with mead hall and showroom

Founded1915
LocationSmithfield, VA, United States
SpecialtiesTraditionalist, Hyper-Local, Estate and 1 more
StylesMelomel, Metheglin, Traditional Mead and 2 more
VarietalsSage

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Estate
The meadery operates its own apiaries. They manage the bees and the land, ensuring total control from flower to bottle.
Traditionalist
Dedicated almost exclusively to honey, water, and yeast. They prioritize the pure expression of the honey over adjuncts like fruit or spice.
Metheglin
Mead flavored with spices or herbs (cinnamon, vanilla, hops, etc.).
Melomel
The broad category for mead fermented with fruit.
Traditional Mead
Honey, water, and yeast only. No added flavors.
Historical
Specializes in reviving ancient or cultural mead traditions and recipes.
Hydromel (Session Mead)
Mead with low alcohol content, typically designed for easy drinking and higher refreshment profile.
Hyper-Local
Sources honey within a very tight radius of where the mead is produced and consumed.
Wild Fermented Mead
Mead fermented using non-commercial yeast strains from the environment or raw materials.
Sage
Light herbal floral, slightly savory, clean dry finish

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